Manufacturing Director of Operations

Advantic Building Group • Full-time • Miamisburg, OH, US • 4m ago

Advantic Building Group (ABG) is a design building firm that leverages industry leading technology to deploy advanced structural solutions utilizing fiber reinforced polymer materials alongside conventional material systems. Our culture and our people are our top priority. The Director of Operations fosters a culture of excellence, oversees manufacturing processes, implements efficiency measures, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure optimal production and quality control, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Provide strategic leadership to the operations team by setting clear, measurable goals aligned with ABG's mission, vision, and growth plans
Mentor and develop supervisors and foremen, guiding performance evaluations, training initiatives, and succession planning
Champion a high-performance culture rooted in ABG's core values and the CPCS ("cool people, cool stuff") mindset
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and HR to streamline processes, improve collaboration, and drive organizational efficiency
Oversee end-to-end manufacturing and support operations, including Quality, Facilities, Logistics, Warehousing, and Shipping/Receiving
Develop and manage production scheduling and capacity planning tools to optimize labor, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery
Drive the adoption of lean manufacturing principles and best practices to reduce waste, improve throughput, and ensure product quality
Implement robust inventory and supply chain systems to reduce lead times, control costs, and improve material flow
Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards in partnership with the QA team, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and industry benchmarks
Identify opportunities to leverage automation and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve operational effectiveness
Define, track, and report on operational KPIs to assess performance, support decision-making, and continuously improve outcomes
Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership through comprehensive reporting and data-driven operational analysis
Lead change management initiatives to drive cultural transformation and operational scalability
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
Contribute to long-term strategic planning and budgeting processes, ensuring operational alignment with business objectives

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate ideas into actionable plans
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, technologies, and best practices
Microsoft application fluency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and Teams

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively through speaking and listening. The role typically involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move objects up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, particularly for reading and working with computer screens.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Advantic Building Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Advantic Building Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

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